As unique as Berlin itself is the Berlin Hi-Flyer. The “Welt-Balloon” is one of the biggest helium balloons in the world. At an altitude of 150 meters it feels like levitation, and yet the balloon is restrained by a cable attached to the ground. This 360° view is obviously absolutely unique! Right in the center of Berlin the giant balloon rises above Checkpoint Charlie, the Axel-Springer-Building, Sony Center and the Brandenburger Tor, thus offering not only a perfect outlook on historic Berlimn, but also intriguingly presenting the new heart of Europe.

If you want to discover Berlin then you are in just the right place at the TV tower. From 203 and 207 metres high you can look out over the entire city with its large number of tourist attractions: you can see the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate and the Main Railway Station from here, as well as the Olympic Stadium, the Museum Island and the Potsdam Square.

The German Bundestag is the national Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its seat is the Reichstag Building in Berlin. In the current electoral term, Parliament is composed of 622 Members. This is the 17th electoral term since the establishment of the Federal Republic in 1949. The roof terrace and dome of the Reichstag Building offer an incomparable view of Berlin's parliamentary and government quarter.

The Cathedral of Berlin is the largest church in the city, and it serves as a vital center for the Protestant church of Germany. Reaching out well beyond the borders of the parish and of Berlin, the cathedral attracts thousands of visitors, year after year, from Germany and abroad.

Charlottenburg Palace today is the largest residence of the Hohenzollern in Berlin. Originally built by Elector Frederick III as a summer residence for his wife Sophie Charlotte in 1699, the palace was later extended into a stately building with a cours d`honneur. The magnificent palace is surrounded by a baroque garden, in which diverse architectures melt into a unique ensemble. One of the highlights in the exhibition is the largest collection of French paintings of the 18th century outside of France.

Museumsinsel is the name of the northern half of the Spreeinsel, an island in the Spree river in the centre of Berlin. The island received its name for several internationally renowned museums (Altes Museum, Neues Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie, Bode Museum, Pergamon Museum) that now occupy all of the island's northern half (originally a residential area dedicated to "art and science" by King Frederick William IV of Prussia in 1841).

The Old Master Paintings possesses one of the world's finest collections of European art from the 13th to 18th century. After the collection was founded in 1830, it was systematically built up and perfected. The exhibition includes masterpieces by artists from every age of art history such as van Eyck, Bruegel, Dürer, Raphael, Tizian, Caravaggio, Rubens, Vermeer and Rembrandt.

The Zitadelle Spandau of Berlin is one of the best-preserved Renaissance fortresses of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island created by the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot.

Allow your fantasy roam free and explore the secrets of love, sexuality and relationships. The Erotik-Museum offers interactive education and fun with 32 exhibits, 12 games, state-of-the-art 3D projections and more than 30 LED screens. You can enjoy yourself in the Academy of Love.

WALL (70 m long)

Getting there: U-Bahn 8 - Bernauer Strasse

The Berlin Wall has long since disappeared from reunified Berlin. Memories of the Wall, however, are still very much alive, and many of the visitors who come from all over the world are disappointed or surprised to find that so little remains of Berlin’s most infamous structure.

No other palace is more closely connected with the personality of Frederick the Great than Sanssouci. The name Sanssouci - "without care" - should be understood as the aspiration and leitmotif of the king, because it is here that he most preferred to withdraw from the world with his dogs. In the end, Frederick the Great's summer residence was both a favorite place and an important sanctuary for him in difficult times.

At the western end of the main promenade in Sanssouci Park, known as the Hauptallee, rises a monumental palace building, the New Palace, whose high tambour, or drummed cupola, is recognizable from quite a distance. The interior is filled with luxurious ceremonial halls, magnificant galleries and richly designed private suites. The New Palace is also home to works of art and decorative objects from the 18th century in their original surroundings as well as the Sanssouci Palace theatre which is located in the southern wing.

The Bornstedt Crown Estate is a unique ensemble of Prussian history. It is a place like none other in Potsdam's landscape of parks and palaces. It is also a trestimony to the passion Prussian kings had for all things Italian. In 1867 King Frederic William IV is reputed to have said "I now have my Italian village - as long last!" after, he had made Bornstedt into what it is today: a piece of Italy under prussian sky. Since 2002, after several years of extensive restoration, the Bornstedt Crown Estate shines anew in its original radiance. Located a mere 400 metres from Castle Sanssouci, it invites visitors to experience and enjoy Prussian history.

There has been a windmill very near to Sanssouci Palace since 1738. From 1787-91, Frederick William II had the old, adjustable windmill replaced by a larger windmill based on a Dutch model that included a stone foundation and a gallery. The gallery for contemporary art, in which changing exhibitions can be viewed, is on the first upper floor of the windmill. The second and third stories attract the visitor with interesting information on the theme and usage of windmills, as well as a passageway to the gallery, from which one can enjoy a spectacular view of the New Palace, of Sanssouci Palace and over the city of Potsdam as well.

For over 90 years the Babelsberg studios have produced world-famous films. Now, the filmpark offers a glance behind the scenes of film and television. See spectacular stunt rides, special effects tricks, and film animal training; learn how set designers copy paintings or reconstruct baroque palace ballrooms.

Tropical Islands has something for everyone – whether you're looking for adventure, fun or simply relaxation. They have plenty of attractions for all ages, day and night. You'll love our amazing Tropical World, with its warm water, sandy beaches, Tropical Rainforest and authentic buildings from all over the Tropics. And you'll be enchanted with our Tropical Spa & Sauna complex in its amazing Rainforest setting.